Head of SpanishEDV/2025/GSA/51029

Ormiston Academies Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust seeks an inspirational Head of Spanish to join George Salter Academy. This role offers an opportunity to lead the Spanish curriculum, aiming to raise student achievement and foster a passion for Spanish language and culture in a vibrant community-focused academy.

Benefits

Extensive professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Spanish teacher with a strong academic background.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Ability to foster a love for the Spanish language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Spanish curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Raise achievement and drive standards.
• Support students and staff to excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Education

Strong Academic Background

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

About This Role

George Salter Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and proactive Head of Spanish to join the team from September 2025 or January 2026, if necessary. We welcome applications from individuals with a strong academic background and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

As Head of Spanish, you will lead and develop the Spanish curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture among students. You will play a key role in raising achievement, driving standards, and supporting both students and staff to excel. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Spanish teacher looking to further their career.

George Salter Academy is a friendly, vibrant 11-18 academy serving a multi-cultural community in Sandwell, West Midlands. We are driven by our core values of Ambition, Belief, and Courage, and are committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel, regardless of background.

As part of our staff, you’ll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to fostering a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. The academy actively engages with parents, businesses, and organizations as a cornerstone of the local community.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our staff are our greatest asset. We aim to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school, for every child. Joining us means your work will have purpose and impact.

At Ormiston, staff enjoy:

• The opportunity to build on a longstanding legacy, being part of a Trust dedicated to enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a nationally recognized Trust for its impact on disadvantaged children, offering a rewarding and stimulating career challenging staff to be their best for the pupils we serve
• Being part of a well-resourced, ambitious network of professionals committed to community engagement
• A supportive environment for career growth, including extensive professional development, flexible working arrangements, and generous benefits

For further discussion, please contact Assistant Principal Alex Chorley via email at [e-mail].

The application deadline is 5 pm on Friday, 20th June 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd June 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.

To apply, please submit an application via the provided link. CVs will not be accepted.

George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The academy embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working options will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to checks in line with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition checks, references, and an enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.